Overview
Nottingham Forest are becoming an interesting phenomenon in the Premier League this season. Coach Nuno Santo's team is currently ranked 3rd on the rankings with 19 points, only behind Man City and Liverpool.
Their only defeat in the league so far has been against Fulham. Nottingham have also beaten Liverpool and drawn with Chelsea and Brighton in their past games. Ahead of the Newcastle clash, Nottingham are on a four-game unbeaten run, including three straight wins.
Meanwhile, Newcastle, after a difficult period, are gradually getting back on track. The Magpies have defeated Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and Arsenal in the Premier League in their last two matches. However, away from home, they have only had 1 win since the beginning of the season, with 2 losses and 3 draws.
Both Nottingham and Newcastle prioritize solid defense and wait for counter-attack opportunities. Therefore, the upcoming match promises to be very unpredictable with a tight game. With the advantage of playing at home and impressive form recently, Nottingham will have a slight advantage.
Only Erling Haaland (11) has scored more Premier League goals this season than Nottingham's Chris Wood (8). Alexander Isak, meanwhile, has found his scoring form in recent weeks, scoring in each of his last three appearances for Newcastle.
Newcastle knocked Nottingham out of the Carabao Cup on penalties at the City Ground in September. The Magpies have also won both of their Premier League visits to the stadium.
Human resources situation
Nottingham Forest will be boosted by the return of James Ward-Prowse, who was banned for a game against parent club West Ham last weekend.
On the other side of the front line, Jacob Murphy hopes to recover in time to play for Newcastle. However, Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman are still sidelined.
Expected lineup:
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Moreno, Yates, Ward-Prowse, Hudson-Odoi, Anderson, Elanga, Wood.
Newcastle: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock, Gordon, Isak, Joelinton.
The match between Nottingham and Newcastle takes place at 9:00 p.m. on November 10 (Vietnam time).
